Section 278 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 deals with making atmosphere noxious to health. Under the new law this is Section 280 of the BNS.
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Section 278 IPC - Making atmosphere noxious to health
Section 278 IPC is now
Section 280 of the BNS
- the BNS replaced the IPC on 1 July 2024.
- Act
- Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Section
- 278 - Making atmosphere noxious to health
- New provision
- Section 280 BNS
IPC → BNS: what changed
| This section | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 280 BNS | Modified | The u pper limit of the fine is increased from five hundred to one thousand rupees. |
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